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ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
  • France
Investment stages
  • Series B
Industries
  • Agricultural Tech
  • Sustainability
About
Beneficial Returns is an impact investment manager that focuses on investing in social enterprises aimed at reducing poverty and improving the natural environment. The firm primarily operates in Latin America and Southeast Asia, directing the majority of its profits towards supporting the growth of social enterprises. They provide loans and connect businesses with capital to generate both economic growth and lasting social impact.
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$100K
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$1M
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Investment Thesis

Beneficial Returns invests in the growth of outstanding social enterprises that alleviate poverty and protect the natural environment in Latin America and Southeast Asia.
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Co Invest
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Team

Ted Levinson: Founder & CEO

Alex Tee: Managing Director

Koko De Vera: Credit Manager

Debbie Dizon: Credit Analyst

Maria Luisa Chavez: Manager

Latin America

Elena Villanueva: Development & Communications Lead

Veronica Belli: Business Development Associate

Latin America

David Barragan: Credit Associate

Marta Julia Ixtuc Cuc: Associate

Latin America

Portfolio

Heincke: A certified B Corporation that processes whole cane sugar from smallholder farmers in Colombia.

Fibrazo: Colombia's first internet service provider focused on lowincome customers.

Cafenor: Exports premium green coffee beans from smallholder farmers in El Salvador

improving farmer livelihoods.

Elisur Organic: Exports organic ginger and turmeric from Pichanaki

Peru

supporting sustainable agriculture.

Echale a Tu Casa: Constructs affordable

quality housing for lowincome families in Mexico.

Grupo Murlota: Promotes income generation for rural women in Mexico through poultry farming.

Ricinomex: Produces castor oil in Oaxaca

Mexico

providing a sustainable income source for local communities.

Altitud: Helps lowincome women in Monterrey

Mexico

launch their own homebased sewing businesses.

Fundacion Paraguaya: Enables people with limited resources to create jobs and increase their family income in Paraguay.

IlumExico: Designs and sells solar home systems to remote Mexican communities without access to electricity.

Ecofiltro: Manufactures and sells ceramic water filters in Guatemala

providing costefficient and healthier drinking water.

Chacha: Produces and sells organic rice and chiabased pasta

promoting healthy food options in Mexico.

EOS International: Provides clean drinking water to communities in Latin America.

Southeast Asia:

Kawanasi: Sources Kenari nuts from the Kayoa people

an indigenous group in Indonesia

promoting sustainable harvesting practices.

Du’Anyam: Improves the livelihoods and health of women in rural Indonesia through weaving and other crafts.

Lionheart: Produces and sells coconut aminos in the Philippines

creating jobs and livelihoods.

Aliet Green: Produces organic

Fair Trade coconut sugar and food products in the Philippines.

ATEC: Designs and sells biodigesters and electric cook stoves to smallscale farmers in Cambodia

promoting clean energy and sustainable farming.

Nazava: Sells affordable water filters in Indonesia

addressing the lack of clean water access.

Sistema Bio: Designs and sells biodigesters to smallscale farmers in Indonesia

converting animal waste into biogas and fertilizer.

Whole Forest: Works to preserve jobs and forests in the Choco region of Colombia.

Ananas Anam: Develops Piñatex

a leather alternative made from pineapple leaves

promoting sustainable fashion.

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